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From Acquisition to Analysis: How #AI is Revolutionizing Cardiac #MRI
by Solenn Toupin, PhD and Théo Pezel, MD, PhD (Lariboisière Hospital, Paris, France).

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful ally in cardiac MRI, addressing many of the challenges that previously limited its efficiency and accessibility.
By automating and optimizing steps from protocol planning and image acquisition to reconstruction, analysis, and integration with clinical data, AI can make cardiac MRI faster, more consistent, and more widely available.

Far from replacing clinicians, AI supports them by reducing repetitive tasks, improving reproducibility, and enabling the extraction of advanced diagnostic and prognostic information.
An important aspect of this evolution is the integration of cardiac MRI into a multimodality framework where it is combined with other imaging techniques such as echocardiography or CT, and with clinical, biological, and electrophysiological data. This approach paves the way for advanced concepts like the digital twin – a virtual model of the patient’s heart that can guide diagnosis and therapy planning, further enhancing precision and personalization in cardiovascular care.

The authors explore how AI is transforming their cardiac MRI practice in four main domains:
1. Planning and acquisition: including automated plane prescription and parameter optimization
2. Image reconstruction: accelerating acquisitions and improving image quality
3. Image analysis and post-processing: enabling rapid and consistent quantification
4. Development of diagnostic and prognostic tools: integrating imaging with multisource and multimodal patient data

January 18, 2026 at 2:54 PM

Antje Hellwich

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A New Era in Cardiovascular #MRI: The Advent of Full Free-Breathing Mode by Minjie Lu, MD, PhD; et al. (Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China).

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#CardioSky #CMR #WhyCMR
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To address the challenges of prolonged scan times and reliance on patient breath-holding, a range of free-breathing CMR techniques have emerged over the past decade. These include respiratory navigator gating, self-gating, motion correction, compressed sensing, and AI-assisted sequence optimization. While impactful, most of these approaches were limited to specific sequences and did not systematically transform the overall CMR workflow.

In this work, the authors introduce a fully integrated free-breathing CMR protocol that enables intelligent, rapid examinations without the need for breath-holding. Compressed Sensing (CS) and motion correction (MOCO) are core techniques implemented in the full free-breathing CMR protocol.

Conceptually, CS leverages the inherent sparsity of CMR data to enable accurate image reconstruction from undersampled k-space, thereby substantially reducing acquisition time without compromising diagnostic fidelity.
Motion correction utilizes advanced retrospective algorithms to compensate for respiratory and cardiac motion, effectively reducing motion-related artifacts and maintaining image quality.

The core innovation lies in the deep integration of these two methodologies across several critical CMR sequences, leading to a qualitative leap in acquisition efficiency and diagnostic robustness. Full free-breathing CMR examinations are performed on a 3T MAGNETOM Vida using an 18-channel body coil.

Free-breathing CMR is not only a technological innovation, but also a milestone in making advanced cardiovascular imaging more equitable and patient-centered. By eliminating reliance on breath-holding, this approach delivers faster, smarter, and more widely accessible diagnostic services.

Shoutout to the coauthors: Wenli Zhou, Kai Yang, Gang Yin, Jing An, Xinling Yang, Xiaoming Bi, Jianing Pang, Kelvin Chow

January 15, 2026 at 11:34 AM

Antje Hellwich

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Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates.
Thank you all for the exchanges and collaborations this year, wishing you a restful and joyful holiday season.
#MagnetomWorld #MRI #RadSky

Shoutout to Heike Weh for scanning the tree!

December 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM

Antje Hellwich

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Cardiovascular Applications of Photon-Counting CT: When Cardiac CT Meets Cardiac MR by Benjamin Longère, François Pontana, et al. (@chulille.bsky.social).

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Photon-counting CT (PCCT) represents a major step toward bridging the historical gap between cardiac CT and CMR.
Its ability to provide high-resolution anatomical imaging, quantitative spectral data, and myocardial tissue characterization within a single, time-efficient acquisition brings cardiac CT closer to the comprehensive diagnostic capability traditionally reserved for CMR.
However, these modalities should not be seen as competing but as highly complementary. CMR remains the reference standard for advanced tissue characterization, myocardial fibrosis assessment, and complex flow quantification, while PCCT offers unparalleled spatial resolution, reduced acquisition times, and simultaneous evaluation of coronary arteries, myocardium, and valves.
Together, PCCT and CMR form a synergistic imaging approach, combining structural and functional insights to refine diagnosis, guide management, and ultimately improve patient care in cardiovascular disease.

Shoutout to the co-authors:
Adrien De Minteguiaga, M.D.; Christos Gkizas, M.D., Ph.D.; Aimée Rodriguez Musso, M.D.; Mehdi Haidar, M.D.

December 19, 2025 at 9:28 AM

Antje Hellwich

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MRI-Guided Planning for Pelvic #Brachytherapy by Dr. Florian Putz (@fau.de).

Download 1.5T cervix and prostate protocols (.exar1) at:
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#MRI #OncoSky #MRinRT #ProstateCancer #CervicalCancer #Radiotherapy #GECESTRO #MagnetomWorld #RadSky

MRI-Guided Planning for Pelvic Brachytherapy
By Florian Putz, M.D. (Department of Radiation Oncology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany)

At University Hospital Erlangen, Germany, MRI plays a central role in the planning of pelvic brachytherapy. After applicator implantation, a planning MRI is performed on the 1.5T MAGNETOM Sola RT Pro Edition, which is conveniently located within the radiation oncology department. This setup enables streamlined workflow between the procedure area and the HDR treatment rooms.

The MR-in-RT working group at University Hospital Erlangen shares their MRI protocols for pelvic brachytherapy. Developed in accordance with the GEC-ESTRO recommendations, these protocols include 3D sequences such as T2-SPACE and T1-VIBE Dixon. Together, they provide excellent visualization of the target volume, organs at risk, and applicators, supporting accurate and reproducible treatment planning.

December 9, 2025 at 7:49 AM

Antje Hellwich

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Unlocking the Heart’s #Microstructure: Cardiac #Diffusion #MRI with Ultra-Strong Gradients by Maryam Afzali, PhD; et al. (@universityofleeds.bsky.social).
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#dMRI #RadSky #CardioSky #MagnetomWorld

Diffusion MRI of the human heart provides unique insight into myocardial microstructure but has been hampered by cardiac and respiratory motion, short T2 of the heart muscle, and limited gradient strength. Recent advances in ultra-strong gradient technology not only help to overcome these technical challenges but also allow higher diffusion weighting (i.e., b-values) with clinically compatible echo times.

The authors demonstrate how this enabled in vivo diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI) and q-space trajectory imaging (QTI) in the beating human heart, therefore moving beyond the Gaussian assumptions of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI).
These advances may pave the way for more sensitive biomarkers of pathological changes of the myocardium and bring microstructural imaging closer to clinical application.

Key points
• Ultra-strong gradients (300 mT/m) make cardiac diffusion MRI feasible at higher b-values.
• In vivo cardiac diffusion kurtosis imaging and q-space trajectory imaging (QTI) were demonstrated with clinically compatible echo times.
• Kurtosis and QTI metrics reveal non-Gaussian diffusion, offering access to new imaging biomarkers of myocardial microstructure.
• Translation to clinical systems is within reach with new 200 mT/m gradient scanners.

Shoutout and thank you to the co-authors:
Lars Mueller, Ph.D.; Jürgen E Schneider, Ph.D. (Biomedical Imaging Science Department, Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK)
Derek K Jones, Ph.D. (Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC), School of Psychology, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK)
Filip Szczepankiewicz, Ph.D. (Department of Medical Radiation Physics, Lund University, Lund, Sweden)
Fabrizio Fasano, Ph.D. (Siemens Healthineers)

December 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM

Antje Hellwich

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Diagnostic and Monitoring #MRI Protocols for #MultipleSclerosis, based on the MAGNIMS Consensus Recommendations & the McDonald Criteria
by Prof. Manuela Vaněčková (General University Hospital in Prague, Czech Republic).
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#NeuroSky #MS #RadSky

In multiple sclerosis, care relies on MRI for diagnosis and longitudinal management. Standardized, cross-institutional MRI protocols maximize clinical utility by aligning with contemporary criteria. They enable early, accurate diagnosis and capture prognostic markers, flagging subclinical activity that may signal therapeutic ineffectiveness or safety concerns, and support equitable access to high-quality, innovative treatment.
General University Hospital in Prague presents optimized therapeutic MS imaging protocols for 3T systems from Siemens Healthineers. The suite of protocols — diagnostic, monitoring, and safety — covers the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves to provide a comprehensive assessment of central nervous system disease activity, including dissemination in space and time, negative prognostic markers, and treatment-relevant activity.
For brain MRI, 3D FLAIR, high-resolution 3D MPRAGE, 3D DIR, 3D EPI, and 2D T2WI and DWI delineate lesions in white and gray matter. Contrast-enhanced imaging is performed immediately following gadolinium administration to highlight new or active lesions.
Spinal cord evaluation employs sagittal T2 STIR — in line with guidance from the Magnetic Resonance in MS (MAGNIMS) network — and proton density sequences, followed by post-contrast T1 to detect inflammation and structural damage.
Optic nerve assessment includes coronal and transverse T2WI with fat suppression (FS) and, after contrast administration, T1WI with FS to visualize inflammation and demyelination associated with optic neuritis.
These harmonized protocols provide a reliable framework to detect, localize, and monitor MS lesions across the central nervous system in accordance with the 2021 and 2024 MAGNIMS international consensus recommendations and the diagnostic McDonald criteria.

Shout out to Cinzia Gussoni, Michala Belasova, Jaroslav Leitmann, André Fischer

November 30, 2025 at 9:48 AM

Antje Hellwich

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With #RSNA2025 just days away, now’s the perfect time to explore the latest edition of MAGNETOM Flash at www.magnetomworld.siemens-healthineers.com/publications...

Shoutout to all contributors and to the team behind the amazing content on #MagnetomWorld

#RadSky #NeuroSky #OncoSky #MRI

This issue covers a broad spectrum of innovation: from the potential of ultra-high-gradient MRI to the advantages of lower-field MRI for imaging claustrophobic patients and those with implants; from ultra-fast pediatric brain MRI to standardized pelvic protocols; and from improving access to care with mobile MRI to tackling the real-life challenges of operating MRI systems in geographically challenging or remote locations.

The motto of this year’s RSNA — “Imaging the Individual – Fuel Curiosity, Ignite Inspiration – Fresh Insights, New Frontiers – Global Reach, Limitless Potential” — is fully reflected in the articles featured in this edition.

November 25, 2025 at 8:24 AM

Antje Hellwich

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Optimization of Petrous Internal Carotid Artery Imaging in #7T Ultra-High-Field TOF-MRA by Hui Liu, Ph.D. (Siemens Healthineers, Zhengzhou, China).
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#MRI #NeuroSky #MRA #VesselImaging #UHF #UltraHighField

To date, 7T TOF-MRA has shown value in the evaluation of cerebrovascular malformations, atherosclerosis, and neurodegenerative diseases.
However, it also faces challenges such as susceptibility artifacts at the air-bone interface of the sella turcica region, and physiological motion (e.g., vascular pulsation), which lead to suboptimal imaging of the petrous segment of the internal carotid artery (ICA).

This paper aims to optimize imaging of the petrous ICA through optimized acquisition parameters.
The petrous segment of the ICA is located in the parasellar region, where the large susceptibility difference between air and bone leads to susceptibility artifacts. These artifacts affect the homogeneity of both the B0 and B1 fields, which can result in asymmetry of TOF signals between the two sides. Even B0 shimming and volume-specific parallel-transmit (pTX) B1 shimming could not fully resolve the signal loss at the ICA.
The optimization strategy was revised by altering the flow compensation scheme and increasing the acquisition bandwidth, therefore shortening the echo time (TE) and reducing the influence of T2* effects. Furthermore, changing the phase-encoding direction redirected pulsation artifacts away from critical vascular structures.
Together, these approaches minimized the impact of susceptibility and pulsation artifacts in this region and led to a better display of the ICA on the TOF-MRA.

The figures show a 77-year-old male with atherosclerosis.
Visual inspection of the original TOF-MRA images revealed the following findings:
1. Shorter TE values exhibit superior efficacy in suppressing vascular pulsation artifacts.
2. Reduced TE improved homogeneity of the blood flow signal.
3. Under conditions of pronounced pulsation artifacts, P>>A (posterior-to-anterior) phase-encoding orientation effectively prevents cross-vessel interference induced by pulsation-related artifacts.

November 23, 2025 at 10:42 AM

Antje Hellwich

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Could #AI Driven Acceleration Techniques be One Answer to the Issue of Environmental #Sustainability in #MRI?
By Angela Borella (Monash Health, Melbourne) & Justin Warner (Castlereagh Imaging, Sydney).

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#RadSky #DeepLearning

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays a vital role in medical imaging, yet both healthcare in general and imaging in particular have a considerable environmental impact.
MRI systems are highly energy-intensive, posing challenges for healthcare sustainability and environmental preservation.

One approach to reducing MRI’s energy footprint is the use of artificial intelligence – specifically, deep learning.
While deep learning applications can optimize multiple aspects of MRI operations, their ability to accelerate imaging protocols is especially relevant to sustainability. With advanced denoising techniques, deep learning maintains diagnostic image quality while significantly shortening the time required for each scan. Since faster scans use less energy, deep learning has the potential to minimize greenhouse gas emissions from MRI systems.

November 20, 2025 at 8:03 AM

Antje Hellwich

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Managing Head Exams in Claustrophobic Patients Undergoing #MRI: Challenges and Strategies Using MAGNETOM Free.Max
by Marcelo Fernandes Arêas (Siemens Healthineers, Germany).

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#RadSky #NeuroSky #DeepResolve #LowFieldMRI #Claustrophobia

This article addresses claustrophobia in #MRI patients and presents strategies to improve the overall patient experience.

With its ultra-wide 80 cm bore, the 0.55T MAGNETOM Free.Max scanner is designed to create a less confining environment and enhance comfort.
Its compact design and shorter magnet length allow for more flexible patient positioning.

Additional measures such as using Contour coils, music during the scan, and cushions for positioning can further increase comfort.

The MAGNETOM Free.Max Head/Neck coil has a 12-channel design with 12 integrated pre-amplifiers with three rungs of 4 elements. The coil is tilted to 9 degrees to give patients the feeling of lying on a pillow.
The upper part, with 6 elements, can be easily removed. The lower part, also with 6 elements, is usable without the upper part for highly claustrophobic patients.
Even with the upper part removed, the AutoAlign option still works. Deep learning-based image reconstruction with Deep Resolve Boost helps denoise the image and achieve good quality.

Protocol adjustments, such as selecting prescan normalize, increasing the FOV, and changing the iPAT factor and average, are recommended to increase SNR when scanning without the upper part of the Head/Neck coil.

November 18, 2025 at 7:37 AM

Antje Hellwich

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Advances in Ultra-High-Gradient #MRI: High-Resolution Imaging for Accurate Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cystic Lesions
by Liang Zhu, MD; et al. (PUMC Hospital, Beijing, China).

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#RadSky #OncoSky #MagnetomWorld #SiemensHealthineers

Advances in Ultra-High-Gradient MRI: High-Resolution Imaging for Accurate Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cystic Lesions by Liang Zhu, M.D.; et al. (Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China).

Pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) are increasingly detected in clinical practice, largely due to the widespread use of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
These lesions encompass a broad spectrum of diseases with similar imaging features, ranging from non-neoplastic cysts and benign tumors to premalignant and frankly malignant neoplasms.
Accurate diagnosis is therefore challenging.
Benign lesions may be misinterpreted as malignancies, leading to overtreatment, while early-stage cancer may go undetected, delaying appropriate treatment.

MRI offers distinct advantages for the evaluation of PCLs, including noninvasiveness, absence of ionizing radiation, superior soft-tissue contrast, and multiparametric imaging capabilities.
Moreover, high-resolution MRI enabled by an ultra-high-gradient system and deep-learning reconstruction delineates subtle internal structures of PCLs and provides critical diagnostic clues.

👏 Shoutout to the co-authors:
Bowen Wu, Yitong Lu (Department of Radiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China)
Yueluan Jiang, Xiaoye Wang (Siemens Healthineers Ltd., Beijing, China)

November 13, 2025 at 7:48 AM

Antje Hellwich

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Unlocking the Potential of ASL at 7T #MRI: Overcoming Challenges and Advancing Neuroscience Applications
by Danny JJ Wang (@keck.usc.edu), @jianxun-qu.bsky.social (Siemens Healthineers), et al www.magnetomworld.siemens-healthineers.com/clinical-cor...
#NeuroSky #UltraHighField @mritobi.bsky.social

Among the various functional imaging techniques, arterial spin labeling (#ASL) has emerged as a powerful tool, not only in neuroscience and cognitive research but also in clinical practice.

By using water as an endogenous tracer, ASL delivers quantitative perfusion information with high spatial specificity.
Over the years, ASL has demonstrated its clinical value in diagnosing and monitoring a range of neurological conditions, from stroke and brain tumors to neurodegenerative disease, and has been extensively applied at 3T and 1.5T field strengths.

The advent of ultra-high-field (UHF) 7T MRI has opened new opportunities for ASL while also presenting significant technical challenges.
Increased magnetic field strength accentuates B0 and RF field inhomogeneities, increases SAR, and markedly reduces transverse relaxation time (T2).
These challenges, less pronounced at 3T or lower fields, demand systematic innovations and modifications to the ASL sequence to ensure robust and reliable performance at 7T.

The figure shows a 45-year-old woman with pathologically confirmed oligodendroglioma.
A mass with predominantly mild heterogeneous hyperintensity on T2-weighted imaging was observed in the right frontal lobe, extending into the knee of the corpus callosum, with small areas of hypointensity. Susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI) sequences revealed signs of bleeding or calcification within the mass, and significant enhancement
was noted.
ASL sequences demonstrated hyperperfusion in most regions of the lesion.

November 11, 2025 at 7:31 AM

Antje Hellwich

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GRASP #MRI: A Decade of Innovation from Bench to Bedside by Li Feng, Kai Tobias Block, Hersh Chandarana, Dan Sodickson (@nyu.edu/@cai2r.net).
The article covers technical foundation, major advances, and clinical applications of GRASP.
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GRASP MRI: A Decade of Innovation from Bench to Bedside
by Li Feng, Kai Tobias Block, Hersh Chandarana, and Daniel K Sodickson (Bernard and Irene Schwartz Center for Biomedical Imaging, Department of Radiology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA / Center for Advanced Imaging Innovation and Research (CAI2R), Department of Radiology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA).

This article presents an overview of GRASP MRI, covering its technical foundation, major advances, and clinical applications.
The authors share their decade-long journey at New York University (NYU), from the inception and development of GRASP MRI to its successful translation into routine clinical use.

The review begins with a historical overview that outlines the motivation and early development of GRASP MRI. This is followed by a detailed summary of the technical framework, clinical implementation, and impact. The subsequent two sections then highlight different methodological extensions and variants of GRASP MRI and their applications.
Finally, the review concludes with a discussion of current limitations of this technique and its future directions.

November 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM

Antje Hellwich

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Ultra-fast pediatric brain #MRI using deep learning acceleration 🧠
@unimainz.bsky.social team shares their 1.5T and 3T protocols (.exar1) for 6 mo–6 yr old patients.

Learn more & download protocols 👇
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#NeuroSky #RadSky #Pediatrics #AI

Ultra-Fast Pediatric Brain MRI for Toddlers and Young Children Using Deep Learning Acceleration by Sebastian Altmann, M.D.; Vanessa Schöffling, M.A.; Ahmed Othman, M.D., MHBA (Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) Medical Center Mainz, Department of Neuroradiology, Center for Imaging, Minimally Invasive and Molecular Therapy, Mainz, Germany).

The authors describe the successful clinical implementation of an ultra-fast, T2-weighted, deep learning-enhanced MRI protocol tailored to pediatric patients aged from 6 months* to 6 years.

They present a detailed overview of their workflow and practical recommendations for patient preparation, positioning, and scan execution, all aimed at optimizing outcomes in both routine follow-ups and emergency pediatric imaging scenarios.

*Please note that MR scanning has not been established as safe for imaging fetuses and infants less than two years of age. The responsible physician must evaluate the benefits of the MR examination compared to those of other imaging procedures.

November 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM

Antje Hellwich

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From cities to the most remote regions, mobile #MRI brings advanced imaging where it’s needed most. The future is AI-driven, patient-centered, and on the move.
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Mobile MRI: Revolutionizing Access to Advanced Imaging
by Jakob Krebs Christensen (Agito Medical A/S, Nørresundby, Denmark).

The evolution of mobile MRI units represents a remarkable convergence of medical imaging technology and transportation engineering, driven by the fundamental challenge of bringing diagnostic capabilities to underserved populations and remote locations.

Today’s mobile MRI units serve diverse populations worldwide, from rural communities in high-income nations to underserved regions in low- and middle-income countries. These systems have proven particularly valuable in disaster response scenarios, military medical support, and population health screening programs. The concept of mobile units continues to evolve with advances in artificial intelligence, power and helium optimization, and remote scanning.

The industry is increasingly focusing on patient comfort and accessibility. Patient-centered technology, such as wide-bore systems, in-system entertainment, low-acoustic noise scanning, lightweight coils, and free-breathing scanning, will continue to be an important goal.

November 2, 2025 at 10:53 AM

Antje Hellwich

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Reminder: Our MAGNETOM World webinar is happening tomorrow! Join @deekayjay.bsky.social and me to connect, learn, and ask questions live.
📅 Date: Monday, Oct 27
🕒 Time: 15:00 UTC / 17:00 ECT
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#DemocratizingMRI #RadSky #MRI

October 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Antje Hellwich

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Examining Musculoskeletal #Implants with Lower-Field #MRI by Markus Lentschig, MD; et al. (ZEMODI, Bremen Germany).

Learn more and download the protocols (.exar1 & PDF) for knee and hip imaging on MAGNETOM Free.Max:
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#RadSky #MSK #Below1T

Conventional high-field MRI scanners make it challenging to examine body regions containing metallic implants. The large difference in magnetic susceptibility between metal and the surrounding tissue causes significant local magnetic field distortion, leading to the familiar image artifacts around implants.
Even with advanced techniques such as WARP and SEMAC, image quality on conventional 1.5T and 3T MRI systems remains limited, making accurate diagnosis difficult.

At a lower field strength of 0.55T, the systems of the MAGNETOM Free. Platform have the advantage of producing significantly fewer susceptibility artifacts than high-field systems.
With far fewer distortions and artifacts near implants, these lower-field scanners enable better visualization of pathologies, despite the lower resolution and signal-to-noise ratio.

As in high-field imaging, these examinations use turbo spin echo (TSE) sequences with optimized acquisition parameters that are activated via the WARP option. Increased excitation and readout bandwidths are crucial here, especially in combination with STIR technology as a robust alternative to conventional spectral fat saturation for fat suppression.

In addition to established advanced acceleration techniques (parallel imaging and Simultaneous Multi-Slice acquisition), deep-learning-based image reconstruction methods offer enormous potential also at lower field strengths. Enabling high-quality diagnostic MR images in very acceptable acquisition times on 0.55T systems.

October 24, 2025 at 7:42 AM

Antje Hellwich

@antjehellwich.bsky.social

DANTE Pulse Changed Our Clinical Routine and Research by Yasutaka Fushimi, MD, PhD; et al. (Kyoto University, Japan).

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#MRI #RadSky #Stroke #MagnetomWorld #VesselWallImaging

DANTE Pulse Changed Our Clinical Routine and Research by Yasutaka Fushimi, MD, PhD; et al. (Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan)

Vessel wall MRI (VW-MRI) has become an essential tool for characterizing pathological features of the vessel wall in clinical practice. Its clinical importance is well established in evaluating atherosclerotic disease, both extracranially and intracranially.

With the introduction of additive pre-pulses such as motion-sensitized driven equilibrium (MSDE) and delay alternating with nutation for tailored excitation (DANTE), VW-MRI has expanded its potential applications beyond atherosclerosis and has improved the assessment of atherosclerotic lesions.

While MSDE is widely used, its low diffusion-sensitizing capability can cause blurring and T2-weighted effects.
In contrast, the DANTE pulse attenuates signals from flowing spins by applying a train of low flip-angle pulses along the flow direction, resulting in less attenuation of signals from static tissue.

The authors have encountered various clinical cases in which non-contrast and contrast-enhanced DANTE T1-SPACE imaging helped visualize abnormal findings. This review presents representative cases acquired on a 3T scanner, illustrating the clinical utility of DANTE T1-SPACE imaging.

Shout-out to the co-authors: Sachi Okuchi, Akihiko Sakata, Satoshi Nakajima, Takayuki Yamamoto, John Grinstead, Sinyeob Ahn, Yuji Nakamoto

October 22, 2025 at 6:04 AM

Antje Hellwich

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Advanced Imaging-Based Medicolegal Death Investigation: Postmortem #MRI and CT by Dr. Chris O’Donnell, et al. (Victorian Inst. of Forensic Medicine, Australia).
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#ForensicRadiology #PMCT #PMMRI
@monashuniversity.bsky.social

Postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) is well established for medicolegal death investigation. However, certain limitations of PMCT can be overcome with postmortem magnetic resonance imaging (PMMRI) especially in the brain, spinal cord, and heart, and in young children.

Postmortem imaging uses all the CT and MRI techniques available in clinical radiology, albeit with adjustments to allow for changes in the body after death and refrigeration.

The authors present a case of hypoxic ischemic brain injury, where both PMCT and PMMRI provided information about the deceased. This included iodine leak into the basal ganglia following high-dose antemortem CT scanning confirmed on dual energy PMCT, and swelling and T2 hyperintensity in gray matter of the basal ganglia and cortex on PMMRI.
These findings were confirmed as hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy at autopsy examination.

🔗 Follow the link to learn about imaging parameters and imaging technique.

Shoutout to the co-authors: Miranda Northey, Grad. Dip. MRT; Catherine Vincent, BMedRadSci; Felicity Barnes, MB BS (Hons); Joanna Glengarry, MB ChB (Dist.)
Department of Forensic Medicine, Monash University, Australia
Aoife Reid, BRadMedImag (Hons), Siemens Healthineers

October 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Antje Hellwich

@antjehellwich.bsky.social

Join @deekayjay.bsky.social and me for a live webinar on the ecucational content of #MagnetomWorld.

📅 Date: Monday October 27th
🕒 Time: 17:00 CET / 15:00 UTC
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#MRI #RadSky #DemocratizingMRI #Education #Imaging

October 16, 2025 at 6:36 AM

Reposted by Antje Hellwich

Gaia Banks

@banksgaia.bsky.social

Had a chance to read the new #2025ESCguidelines for the management of valvular heart disease? For a quick overview of the role of #cardiacMRI in #VHD check out this review by Nikoo Aziminia and Thomas Treibel from #universitycollegeLondon marketing.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/9f382b65996a...

October 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM

Antje Hellwich

@antjehellwich.bsky.social

Wideband Black-Blood Cardiac #MRI in Patients with Implantable Cardiac Devices.
Aurélien Bustin; et al. (IHU LIRYC, @chu-bordeaux.fr) present a technique to reduce artifacts: marketing.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/b08d9ff3314d...

@unil.bsky.social #CardioSky @banksgaia.bsky.social #WhyCMR

Thanks to technological advances, many implantable devices such as ICDs are now designed to be MR compatible, enabling wider clinical use of cardiac MRI in this patient population.
However, the presence of ferromagnetic materials in the generator of these devices creates strong field inhomogeneities around the device. This results in bright-blood LGE images and black-blood LGE images that are heavily impacted by signal loss, hyperintensity artifacts, and image distortion, often resulting in non-diagnostic images.

The authors present the “wideband” MRI technique for reducing ICD-related artifacts, and its application to black-blood LGE imaging.

Shoutout to the coauthors:
Pauline Gut, M.Sc.; Hubert Cochet, Ph.D.; Matthias Stuber, Ph.D.

October 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM

Antje Hellwich

@antjehellwich.bsky.social

October is #BreastCancerAwareness Month.
Many questions in cancer care — Do I have cancer? Is it responding? Has it returned? — still challenge diagnostics.

Progress is being made, with #MRI at the forefront.
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#RadSky #WholeBodyMRI